Established in 1966, Guliston Davlat Universiteti (Gulistan State University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Guliston (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Sirdaryo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Guliston Davlat Universiteti (GulDU) is a small coeducational Uzbekistani higher education institution. Guliston Davlat Universiteti (GulDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. GulDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.